"The sessions on this LP reissue were originally organized byLeonard Feather to pay tribute to the bop era. The 11 selections(all dating from the mid-to late-'40s) feature pianist George Wallington(who is actually the set's leader), altoist Phil Woods, either Idrees Sulieman or Thad Jones on trumpet, bassist CurleyRussell, and either Denzil Best or Art Taylor on drums.About the only surprise occurs on "Salt Peanuts," which has an off-key "vocal"from five-year-old Baird Parker, son of the late Charlie Parker.Otherwise, the playing of Woods makes this a worthwhile session for bop fans."

All Levels. If you own one Classic jazz recording, there is a good chance it contains at least one of these songs.Offers a good variety of song types, from the beautiful, haunting 'Round Midnight, to the exciting and often played Love For Sale.Complimenting those are some of the best such as George Shearing, Johnny Mandel, and Henry Mancini.

Autumn In New York'Round MidnightNancyLove For SaleEarly AutumnA Time For LoveNamely YouI Know That You KnowI Cover The WaterfrontIf I Love AgainSeptember In The RainYou Go To My HeadSoftly As In A Morning SunriseDays Of Wine And RosesLullabye Of Birdland

14 maio 2010

1. But Beautiful [1st take]2. But Beautiful [2nd take]3. But Beautiful [3rd take]4. My Old Flame5. The Thrill Is Gone6. Here's That Rainy Day7. If You Could See Me Now8. All The Way9. But Beautiful [4th take]10. Darn That Dream

Celebrating A Masterpiece: Kind Of Blue documentaryThe new DVD incorporates material from the 2004 mini-documentary, Made In Heaven, including black-and-white still photography of the recording sessions and the voices of Miles (at the sessions), as well as excerpts of radio interviews with the late Bill Evans and Cannonball Adderley. There are interviews with musicians and luminaries including composer/performer David Amram, the late Ed Bradley, Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb, Bill Cosby, Herbie Hancock (who demonstrates “So What” at the piano), Eddie Henderson, Shirley Horn, Dave Liebman, the late Jackie McLean, funk-rocker Me’Shell Ndege'Ocello, hip-hop's Q-Tip, Carlos Santana, John Scofield, Horace Silver, and many others.

13 maio 2010

Intermediate/Advanced.From "All Of Me" to "500 Miles High" these famous standards and jazz favorites make this an enjoyable set for all musicians.Play and learn with an exciting rhythm section.Rhythm Section:David Hazeltine (p); Dennis Irwin (b); Tony Reedus (d)

Recorded in the midst of Blue Mitchell's 1960s tenure at Blue Note, BOSS HORN is a solid album of top-notch hard bop. Here the trumpeter leads an ensemble with a formidable horn line that includes trombonist Julian Priester and baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams. Mitchell's strong trumpet playing is always front-and-center, but BOSS HORN is particularly notable for its pianists. Cedar Walton appears on the album's first four tracks, and his jaunty work on Mitchell's own celebratory, neo-Latin "O Mama Enit" is a highlight. A young Chick Corea proves to be the real scene-stealer, however, with his two self-penned tracks, "Tones for Joan's Bones" and "Straight Up and Down." Both of these adventurous tunes are performed on Corea's '68 debut, which is titled after the former song. For fans of any of the aforementioned musicians, especially Mitchell and Corea, this is an underrated gem of a record that provides a bridge between Mitchell's more straightforward bop and Corea's groundbreaking solo work.

01. Reunion (4:03)02. When Your Lover Has Gone (5@05)03. Stardust (4:42)04. My Heart Belongs To Daddy (4:11)05. Jersey Bounce (4:25)06. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top (4:40)07. Trav’lin’ Light (3:40)08. Trav’lin’ Light [alternate take] (4:30)09. Ornithology (5:11)10. People Will Say We’re In Love (3:40)11. The Song Is You (3:20)12. Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good To You (3:30)13. Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good To You [alternate take] (3:30)14. I Got Rhythm (5:57)15. All The Things You Are (6:43)